Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

BARROWFORD ROAD, BB12 9AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWFORD ROAD, BB12 9AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

170

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB12 9AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 70, BB12 9AT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB12 9AT is a sought-after residential area on Barrowford Road in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Whittlefield with Ightenhill ward and the Burnley constituency.

For serious buyers, BB12 9AT is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 70 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB12 9AT are sourced from Output Area E00126455 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB12 9AT. The average age is 70.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

6 sales · Mean £ 195,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BB12 9AT has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Good141 pupils1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Four Alls Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rose Grove4.0 km
  • Brierfield4.3 km
  • Burnley Barracks4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Trees Lane0.0 km
  • Fir Trees Lane0.1 km
  • Leet Road0.4 km
  • Leet Road0.4 km